About Karlie
Professional live music for every occasion
Singer-songwriter. Performer. The artist who makes your event feel like it was made for the moment.
A performer who fits any room
Karlie McKinnon is a Salt Lake City-based singer-songwriter with years of experience performing at weddings, festivals, restaurants, bars, and corporate events across Utah and Colorado. Her warm, soulful voice and instinct for reading a crowd make her equally at home playing background ambiance for a dinner party or headlining a festival stage.
Her original music — rooted in pop-Americana with soulful vocals and honest storytelling — blends seamlessly with a carefully curated setlist of covers spanning folk, pop, country, and soul. Every performance is tailored to the event: the vibe, the venue, the audience.
Clients consistently describe Karlie as professional, easy to work with, and genuinely talented. She responds promptly, arrives prepared, and delivers performances that guests talk about long after the event is over.
Private events
Available for every type of event
From intimate ceremonies to large-scale festivals — Karlie brings the right energy to every booking.
Weddings
Ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception sets tailored to your day. Karlie works with couples to build a setlist that feels personal — not like a playlist anyone could have hired.
Festivals & outdoor events
Stage presence, crowd connection, and a set that builds energy. Karlie has headlined and supported at festivals across the Mountain West and knows how to own a stage.
Restaurants & bars
Live music that keeps guests at the table longer and coming back. Karlie reads the room and adjusts her energy to match — from mellow dinner ambiance to lively weekend sets.
Corporate events
Professional, polished, and crowd-pleasing. Whether it's a holiday party, product launch, or team dinner, Karlie delivers a performance your team will still be talking about.
Reach out with your date, location, and event type — Karlie responds within 48 hours.
Kind words
"Karlie McKinnon has a rare gift — she makes every person in the room feel like the song was written just for them."
— Westword
"If you're looking for something to give you a wide range of feeling and sound, look no further than Part Time Honey."
— City Weekly